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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-002
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the dairy industry, preservation of natural resources, the housing industry, and areas for economic improvement. Also included in this folder is an analysis of a voting rights proposal.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-013
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy at his home in Washington, D.C. announcing the appointment of current Under Secretary of State C. Douglas Dillon as Secretary of the Treasury. Following President-elect Kennedy’s announcement is a statement by Under Secretary Dillon and questions from the press regarding his appointment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-012
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy at his home in Washington, D.C. announcing the appointments of Governor Orville Freeman as Secretary of Agriculture and Congressman George McGovern as Director of the Food for Peace Program. Following President-elect Kennedy’s announcements are statements by Secretary-designate Freeman and Congressman McGovern and questions from the press regarding additional Cabinet appointments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-011
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy and Robert S. McNamara at the President-elect’s home in Washington, D.C. President-elect Kennedy begins the press conference by announcing the appointment of Mr. McNamara as Secretary of Defense and is followed with a statement by Secretary-designate McNamara. The President-elect and Secretary-designate go on to answer questions from the press regarding Secretary-designate McNamara’s stock holdings in the Ford Motor Company and Scott Paper Company, his qualifications to be Secretary of Defense, and proposed changes to the Defense Department.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-009
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy and Governor Adlai Stevenson at the President-elect’s home in Washington, D.C. President-elect Kennedy begins the press conference by announcing the appointment of Governor Stevenson as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Governor Stevenson states he has not yet accepted the position, and remarks on the importance of the United Nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-002
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference held by Senator John F. Kennedy in the Caucus Room of the Senate Office Building. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press regarding civil rights legislation, right-to-work laws, the minimum wage bill, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States, and the cost of living.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Washington, D.C. concerning the importance of the 1960 presidential election, Communism, civil rights, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-005
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Iowa; Missouri; Montana; New Jersey; North Dakota; Pennsylvania; South Dakota; Tennessee; Utah; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, international relations, labor, industry, agricultural issues, and the development of natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-023
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic Party’s kick-off dinner for the 1960 presidential campaign held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the country’s need for a strong Democratic leader in the White House and a change from the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-016
This folder contains statements and speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in North Dakota, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin concerning the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) Cooperative program, interest rates for the program, and the need for affordable electric power in rural communities.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-001
This folder contains copies of speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy given before the African Diplomatic Corps in Washington, D.C. and at Saint Anselm’s College in Manchester, New Hampshire. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the independence of African nations; emphasizes the need for food, education, and development capital as essential for economic success; and proposes the creation of an African Educational Development Fund and a multi-national economic development fund for Africa. Also included in this folder is a statement by the Senator on violence in South Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-015
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic Party’s kick-off dinner for the 1960 presidential campaign held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the country’s need for a strong Democratic leader in the White House and a change from the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-012
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. concerning the responsibilities of the President of the United States as a chief executive and a legislative, moral, and party leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-013
This folder contains press releases and excerpts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida; Kentucky; Ohio; Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a proposal for an urban affairs program, education, civil rights, the political parties, ethics in government, the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union, and the balance of payments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-008
This folder contains press releases of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Montana; Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include poverty, preservation of natural resources, foreign policy, the threat of Communism, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-009
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in California, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, South Dakota, and Washington, D.C. by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include agriculture, differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and challenges ahead for the 1960s. Also included in this folder is a speech titled, “A Time for Decision,” given by Senator Kennedy on the floor of the United States Senate. In the speech the Senator addresses relations between the United States and the Soviet Union; Communism; disarmament; the importance of scientific development in the United States; and aid to areas in need, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1038-008
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C., and Political Behavior Reports. Topics include scheduling interviews and appearances, the national highway system, the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, foreign affairs, and female voters.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1038-007
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C., a briefing paper, and press releases. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, youth, and urban affairs. Also included is an undated statement by Senator Kennedy regarding the Cold War, national defense, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1038-006
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C.; the official policy statement of the National Association of County Officials (NACO); an article titled, “A National Fuels Policy,” by Senator John F. Kennedy; and multiple Political Behavior Reports. Topics include scheduling interviews with Senator Kennedy, press clipping services, energy, Federal funding for education, and polling.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1038-005
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C., press releases, and newspaper clippings concerning the 1960 presidential election, the role of religion in the campaign, and labor. Also included in this folder is the guest list and seating arrangement for the Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association dinner held at The Statler Hilton in Washington, D.C.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1038-004
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C., concerning Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, polling, the role of religion in the campaign, and foreign policy. Also included in this folder are transcripts from various interviews with Senator Kennedy including the Senator’s appearance on Meet the Press, an NBC television program, moderated by Ned Brooks.